Is 2016 going to be the year you take that next step in your career?
Whether you have a high-school diploma or an advanced degree—or anything in between—earning a certificate is one of the best ways to boost your career.
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Top 10 in-demand IT skills
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It’s the third annual Computer Science Education Week, a national call to action promoting computer science education and computer careers.
It’s a terrific opportunity for kids to learn about and expand their computer sills—but gaining those skills isn’t just for kids.
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A Veterans Day resolution for small businesses: Hire a Vet
An encouraging trend in veterans’ employment is looking even better: after reaching a seven-year low in August, the unemployment rate for veterans dropped even lower in October, to just 3.9 percent.
That’s good news! Find out how your small business can join in, and find qualified veterans to meet your needs.
Top 10 jobs for work-life balance
Seeking some balance between work and your personal life?
Check out the results of this survey of employees in hundreds of fields—and see which jobs they ranked highest for their sense of work-life balance.
3 tips for finding an entry-level job
Ready to join the workforce—but having trouble finding and landing that first job?
Get started with these three tips.
Job fairs: what to expect
Looking for a job? Job fairs are a great way to make contacts and gather information about potential jobs.
Gain all you can by knowing what to expect at a job fair.
I scheduled an informational interview . . . now what?
An informational interview—a meeting with someone in your profession or industry of choice—is a great way to learn more about a career, decide if a particular field might be right for you, or even find job leads.
Find out what to do to make the most of this opportunity.
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Check out CareerOneStop’s new app
Looking for career, training, or job info on the go?
CareerOneStop has collected six of its most popular career, job, and training tools into one free app—now available for Android or iPhone.
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Back to school . . . as an adult
Are you heading back to the classroom as an adult this fall?
Balancing adult life and college is hard. Learn how making a weekly schedule can be the difference between achieving your goals or driving yourself insane.
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